About Pakistan
From its gorgeous valleys to its magnificent snow-capped towering peaks, Pakistan is teeming with natural wonders and biodiversity. Islamabad, considered one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, will host the Asia Regional Conservation Forum 2019. By hosting the event, Pakistan will highlight its role in protecting, conserving and restoring biodiversity at both national and regional levels.
Interesting facts about Pakistan
- The Indus River Dolphin, also known as theBlind Dolphin, is found in the Indus River. It is the second most endangered freshwater dolphin species in the world.
- The Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. The country’s national bird is the Chukar partridge and the national flower is the Jasmine.
- The world’s longest glacial system outside the Polar Regions, the Biafo Glacier, is in Pakistan.
- Pakistan is also home to the Ansoo Lake (Tear Lake).The shape of the lake resembles that of a tear. The lake also looks like a human eye with an eyebrow, which becomes prominent during the summer .
- Pakistan is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, notably, Mount K2 or Chagori, the world’s second highest mountain.
- Pakistan has the only fertile desert in the world, the Tharparkar desert located in Sindh province.
- The Changa Manga forest in Pakistan was once the world’s largest man-made forest.
Relevant Resources about Pakistan:
Forbes Feature Story About Pakistan: This Popular Solo Female Travel Vlogger Thinks Pakistan Could Be The World’s No. 1 Tourism Destination
Information Note About Islamabad
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation website
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